Sofia Slack Music Reviewer There’s something electric about finding a band right as they’re figuring out who they are. That’s exactly what it felt like the first time I saw Cuerno TX, a hardcore group that formed in 2024 and has already become one of the most exciting acts in the local scene. The band is made up of Leonardo Saldivar on vocals, Michael Flores on guitar, Jack Furbee on drums, and […]
Juniper Wolff Local Music Journalist In a post-pandemic society, alternative music has blown up and impacted many people, particularly Gen Z. Samantha Anderson is a spectacle in this regard. A recent Texas State graduate, she “fell in love with alternative rock and wanted to explore as much music as possible” during the isolating lockdown era. Going by the moniker “Snowball," Samantha is a one-woman show. From writing and mixing to producing […]
Desarey Elizondo Lopez Music Journalist The term shoegaze comes from the distorted and fuzzy noise of the genre due to the amount of effect pedals used, and originates from pioneering 90s bands such as Slowdive, Swirlies, and My Bloody Valentine. This atmospheric and blended sound has mainly defined the genre up until recent years, with a shoegaze revival steadily making a comeback and blending in experimental sounds and entirely different […]
By Harriet Bernard Music Journalist It’s the biggest UT Austin home game of the season against the University of Georgia. Crawling through a sea of burnt orange adorned fans with sprinkles of red and black ensembles. While I was not dressed to the nines for my hometown team, I was feeling the team spirit. Right next to the DKR Texas Memorial Stadium was a small stage with people waiting […]
By Jaron Von Runnen News Reporter Nuh11@txstate.edu HAYS COUNTY, Texas – During November's election, Hays County voters will have the opportunity to vote to pass Proposition A, a road bond package including 31 transportation projects around the county, designed to increase road safety and reduce traffic congestion. The Hays County Commissioners Court called a $440 million bond election on the November 2024 ballot to seek voter approval. Contracted […]
Lucas Holloway Local Music Journalist I met Nick Garza, one half of Scrambled Eggs, when we were both playing for the Youth Orchestra of San Antonio our senior year of high school. Besides him being an incredible musician, I was instantly interested in meeting him after I found one of his personalized business cards in my instrument’s case one day, after rehearsal. I looked up his Instagram and found […]
Adrian Escareno Local Music Journalist On June 21st, 206ONE, a beloved local skateboard brand, gathered the vibrant skateboarding community at the parking lot of Native Blends coffee shop. As dusk settled, the atmosphere crackled with excitement as skaters showcased their skills amidst welcoming cheers and applause from fellow enthusiasts in our San Marcos community. The event not only celebrated the thrill of skating but also fostered a sense of […]
By Kadence MaKenna Assistant Copy Editor The drag community is joining in on the Pride Month celebrations in San Marcos, Texas. The month of June is filled with events to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and their ongoing achievements. People around the world join together to celebrate Pride Month each year since the Stonewall Riots. The riots began in Manhattan, New York after police raided the Stonewall Inn on […]
By Autumn McGowan Web Content Assistant Manager Mardi Gras visited the streets of San Marcos on Saturday, February 26th as The Mistick Krewe of Okeanos celebrated its’ 10th annual parade and after-party. It was a cold and rainy morning, but that didn’t stop San Martians from gathering along the parade route, eager to catch beads, cups and doubloons. The parade started at noon and made its’ way through The Historic […]
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